History through Art: The Twentieth Century CD-ROM
Follow the course of modern art as it responds to the technological and cultural changes of the twentieth century. You will see how artists present us with novel ways of seeing and hearing. Painters seek new expressions of form and color; musicians, new combinations of rhythm and pitch. This challenging program will help each student develop an open mind and a critical eye. It analyzes the effect of urbanization on artists' views and looks at new art forms like photography and jazz. It also explores technical advances in electronic music and engineering, as well as themes of modern art.